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Writer's Digest July/August 2026 Digital Edition

Spice in Romantic Fiction to Increase Emotional Connection

Connecting with Confidence: Navigating Conversations with Readers and Fellow Writers

How to Build and Break Tension in Romantic Scenes

The Promise Is in the Premise

Shifting From Sweet to Heat: How to Shift Between Different Heat Levels in Romance

From Chemistry to Commitment: Writing Relationships, Not Just Characters

Lean Into Your Romance Novel's Trope(s)

Let's Write About Sex, Baby

Series Potential: Beyond Book One

Increasing Heat Levels in Romantasy

How to Write a Standout Romantasy Query

Infusing Atmosphere and Tension Into Your Romantasy

Heroes vs. Anti-Heroes, the Ultimate Showdown

How To Write An Effective Action Scene

Writing Neurodivergent Characters in Horror

Setting the Scene

Kickstarting Your YA Novel

Writing Mysteries for the YA Market

Being a Generalist vs. Being a Specialist in Nonfiction

How to Lay the Groundwork for Writing a Series from the First Book

Thinking Beyond the First Book

Creating Compelling Near Future Worlds in Science Fiction

Pour Me a Stiff One: Death Investigation Explained for Writers